: Often available earlier in the season than nucleus (nuc) colonies because they are frequently sourced from southern climates.
: Delivery dates are often more firm than for nucs, which depend on local weather for queen mating. Buying and Shipping Considerations
: Packages have no honey stores, so you must provide sugar water or syrup immediately upon installation.
with bees, often focused on specific honey varieties like sunflower or ajwain.
You can find various starter colonies and complete hive setups through specialized online marketplaces and apiaries: : Offers Apis Mellifera Bee Hives including 8 frames and a newly mated queen. Bee Fresh Honey : Provides Bee Hive Colonies Go to product viewer dialog for this item.